The shoes used to be very populair, they are durable, cheap, water resistant, isolating and protect the feet. Ideal for working on the muddy, swampy Dutch soil! Nowadays, sneakers are the more populair feet-fashion. But, you can still find people wearing clogs. Mostly on the countryside, among fishermen or farmers the shoes
At the Wooden Shoe Factory in Marken you can pick up your own pair. You would be surprised with how comfortable they are.